Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 11 November 1942
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-18353
Location: ca 400 km off Lisbon, Portugal –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: C-47 transport planeC-47 transport plane
Category: Accident
A C-47 transport plane, 41-18353, lost during a five-hour storm over sea after encountering a ship. The crew successfully rescued all passengers and crew, resulting in the ship being abandoned.A C-47 transport plane, 41-18353, lost during a five-hour storm over sea after encountering a ship. The crew successfully rescued all passengers and crew, resulting in the ship being abandoned.
Description
The C-47 transport plane, 41-18353, operated on a mission to fly British paratroopers from England for the invasion and occupation of North Africa. The aircraft became lost after flying through a severe storm for five hours over sea. The crew eventually located a ship. They circled the ship for while until a ditching was carried out. All on board were rescued.
Primary Cause
Severe storm conditions and navigational errors during a long-duration flight.Severe storm conditions and navigational errors during a long-duration flight.Share on:
